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2019 Volunteer of the year awards
On Wednesday 22 May 2019, more than 100 local volunteers attended Council’s annual Volunteer of the year awards and high tea. This event is held in conjunction with National Volunteer Week. Mayor Elizabeth Fricker and special guest Steve Georganas MP presented awards to the following recipients:
2019 Young volunteer of the year
Awarded to the First Gilberton Scout Group in recognition of their support of the ANZAC Day Dawn Ceremony held in the Memorial Gardens. Every year, the Group holds an overnight vigil on the eve of the Dawn Ceremony and well as participating in the service.
2019 Community event the year
Club President Rick Underdown
Awarded to the 100th Anniversary of the Walkerville Tennis Club Community event. The Club celebrated its 100th Anniversary in November 2018 with a successful community event and historical display set up in the foyer of the Civic and Community Centre.
2019 Volunteer of the year
Two amazing volunteers took out a Volunteer of the year award this year
L- R Mayor Fricker, Jenny Hills, Barbara Fitzsimmons
Jenny Hills is best known in the community as the President of the Friends of the Walkerville Library (The Friends). In 2003, Jenny Hills, joined the Friends Board and has been President since 2005.
Barbara Fitzsimmons is a Longstanding Volunteer Treasurer for Walkerville Neighbourhood Watch and tireless supported for the organisation. In 2019, Barbara Fitsimmons retired as Treasurer following an estimated 35 years of volunteer service.
2019 Mayor’s Choice
L – R Steve Georganas, Mayor Fricker, Walkerville Craft Group
Awarded to the Walkerville Craft Group, established in 2014 and affectionately known as The Poppy Ladies. The Group was created to support the 5000 Poppies Project, a national initiative to make 5000 poppies for a visual, tribute for the 2014-18 Anzac Commemoration
Since then, the group continues to meet and have engaged in many other projects over the years, including:
- Hats for Heroes: knitted beanies to send to servicemen and women.
- Trauma Teddies children with long term and serious sicknesses and injuries.
Council’s team of JPs (see below) were also acknowledged with a certificate of commendation for their ongoing service to the Council and community.
L-R Andrew Charlton, Mayor Fricker, Fred Sampsonand Valmai Williams
Council congratulates this year’s nominees and winners.
Thank you for making a world of difference to our community.